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Oleana

134 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139-1421
617-661-0505
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Ranked #2 of 498 restaurants in Cambridge
Price range: $41 - $80
Cuisines: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Eclectic, International
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Good for: Romance, Outdoor seating, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Btw. Prospect & Columbia
Description: Oleana is a neighborhood restaurant with a strong focus on flavors and comfort. The cuisine centers on the Arabic influenced foods of the Mediterranean with a strong lean towards Turkish fare. Winter months feature a roaring fireplace and in the warm weather the gorgeous garden is open for dinner. ** Please note that we do not reserve tables on -- or take requests for -- the garden patio. Patio tables are seated on a first come, first served basis and are weather dependent. All Opentable reservations are for indoor tables only. **
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Wilmington, Massachusetts
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

I'm a local and Oleana is my favorite place in the Boston area and one of my favorites anywhere. They source many of their ingredients locally, including on their own farm. The menu is "Mediterranean" with influences that span the area from Spain to Turkey and is loaded with ingredients I've never heard of and may have a hard time... More

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frederick, maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

We went here with a group of four and sat outside on the patio on a beautiful day. This restaurant was fun and delicious. With no particular method, we all called out interesting sounding small dishes (meze) of Turkish style preparations and then they continuously arrived at the table to be shared for the next ~two hours. What a treat!... More

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Pembroke, Massachusetts
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23 restaurant reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The best selection and most beautifully prepared dishes. Share plates so you can sample more choices. Get 2 orders of spicy feta because you will need it!

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51 reviews 51 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

Oleana was chosen for a special family (adults) dinner, a fabulous decision. We chose a big variety of appetizers to share and every single one looked amazing and tasted even better! Can't wait to go back!

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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Outstanding! We made a reservation 6 weeks in advance and so glad we did! We started with the deviled eggs and walnut and sesame fatayer mezes. The deviled eggs were light, perfectly seasoned, and delicious. The walnut and sesame fatayer was equally delicious with celery root slaw and carrot puree (not really, but I can't remember what it actually was).... More

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Westport, CT
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

We are big food snobs and were not expecting something amazing from a place in Boston (we are more of NYC kind of people lol:) I found Oleana to be simply wonderful. The use of herbs and spices is fabulous and I loved almost every dish (we had 5 different meze and dessert). The lebne yogurt with mint (while sounded... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

Oleana is often considered as one of the best restaurants in Boston. IMHO, may not be the best, but definitely worth a visit. We had a late dinner with a friend on Thursday evening. The place was packed and we had to wait for 10-15 minutes even though we had a reservation. Food was very decent. It was quite late... More

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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

I just celebrated my birthday at Oleana, and it was terrific. There is something very comfortable about it, despite the densely arranged tables and space. The service was if anything TOO attentive, and the food came soon but not quite too soon. The lamb manti appetizer was the best thing, but the felafel, the duck salad, the trout, the chicken... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

Oleana is definitely a memorable experience. The service is friendly and the food is incredible. We ordered four appetizers, including the fluke nayeh with preserved lemon and crispy potatoes, sardines with meyer lemon mousse, the duck salad special, and quail with a baharat, bar berries, and pistachio crust. All of it was excellent, but the nayeh and quail were favorites... More

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Newport, Rhode Island
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

I have been three times now and I love it. I cannot wait until summer to sit in the back terrace and enjoy a cocktail. It really is stunning and for a moment you don't feel like your in a city.The food is outstanding and I love the creative menu. There is a bit of morrocan or middle eastern influences,... More

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